In a unique combination of biblical interpretation and fiction, It Should Have Been Me uses a simple metaphor to explain to young readers the debt we owe Jesus. We know that Jesus, who was without sin, bore the weight of our own and died so that we could live forever with God. This inspirational tale will lead you into a greater understanding of that sacrifice.

In this fictional account, Joey, a murderer, is about to be executed. After awaiting death in anguish, he's saved only by his mother's willingness to die in his place under the laws of the land. Only then does Joey...